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10mDecember 17 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Taught Us How To Pray Meaningfully | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 16
10mDecember 16 | Daily Devotion | Everything You Do For The Lord Must Be Done In Secret | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 15
12mDecember 14 | Daily Devotion | Take God's Commands Seriously | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 13
8mDecember 13 | Daily Devotion | The Importance Of Praying To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Always
Zac Poonen · Dec 12
10mDecember 12 | Daily Devotion | Having A Burden To Grow In Christ-Centeredness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 11
12mDecember 10 | Daily Devotion | Our Living God Answers Us, And He Is Not An Idol | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 9
12mDecember 4 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Was Heard Because Of His Godly Fear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 3
12mDecember 2 | Daily Devotion | Our Heavenly Father Knows The Best For Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 1
11mNovember 29 | Daily Devotion | A Father Who Provides For All Our Needs | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 28
7mNovember 27 | Daily Devotion | The Love Of Jesus Will Make Us Forgive Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 26
10mNovember 12 | Daily Devotion | A Life Of Inward Peace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 11
12mNovember 3 | Daily Devotion | God Wants Everything Good For His Children | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 2
10mNovember 2 | Daily Devotion | God Answers Persistent Prayers | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 1
11mNovember 1 | Daily Devotion | Faith And Patience Are Needed For Fulfillment Of Promises | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 31
1h 49m26th October 2025 - Raising A Godly Family - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 26
10mOctober 22 | Daily Devotion | Desire To Know The Lord Personally | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 21
9mOctober 10 | Daily Devotion | Depend And Wait Upon The Lord To Direct Your Path | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 9
11mOctober 1 | Daily Devotion | The Security That Jesus Had | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 30
11mSeptember 18 | Daily Devotion | Diligently Seeking And Taking Hold Of Eternal Life
Zac Poonen · Sep 17
11mSeptember 16 | Daily Devotion | Being Conscious Of The Lord's Presence And Being Full Of Joy Always
Zac Poonen · Sep 15
20mNew-Covenant Fasting - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 15
13mSeptember 14 | Daily Devotion | Lay Hold Of God For Deliverance From Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 13
10mZac Poonen - God Will Never Let You Down but Will Help You
Zac Poonen · Sep 9
11mSeptember 6 | Daily Devotion | Total Giving To God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 5
August 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Repentance is the defining mark of a truly born-again Christian. Without genuine repentance—a turning away from sin with changed behavior—one's claim to conversion is hollow and superficial.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
December 17 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Taught Us How To Pray Meaningfully | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 16, 2025 · 10m
Jesus taught that meaningful prayer begins by addressing God as 'Father,' recognizing Him as both loving and all-powerful. The structure of prayer should center on God's glory, asking for His name to be honored and His kingdom to come, before moving to personal requests. Crucially, one must forgive others genuinely to ask God for forgiveness, and all prayer should conclude by giving all glory back to God.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
December 16 | Daily Devotion | Everything You Do For The Lord Must Be Done In Secret | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 15, 2025 · 10m
The sermon emphasizes that all acts of devotion—giving, praying, and even testifying—must be done in secret and motivated by genuine love for God, not the desire for human praise or honor. The speaker urges the congregation to fight the temptation to seek recognition, encouraging them to focus solely on Jesus during prayer, as if no one else is present. He also warns against meaningless repetition in prayer, advising believers to pray with substance rather than empty words.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
December 14 | Daily Devotion | Take God's Commands Seriously | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 13, 2025 · 12m
Zac Poonen emphasizes that Christians must take God's commands seriously, particularly the command to pray without ceasing (Luke 18:1 and 1 Thessalonians 5:17). He argues that loving Jesus is proven by obeying His commandments, and that true discipleship requires persistent effort to understand and obey Scripture rather than dismissing commands as impossible. Rather than the common interpretation of spending literal hours in prayer, Poonen challenges believers to maintain a continuous spirit of prayer throughout all 24 hours of the day.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
December 13 | Daily Devotion | The Importance Of Praying To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Always
Zac Poonen · Dec 12, 2025 · 8m
Zac Poonen teaches that the foundation of an effective prayer life is being filled with the Holy Spirit daily. He emphasizes recentering prayer on God's kingdom and glory rather than personal requests, and explains that without the Holy Spirit's empowerment, attempts to practice God's presence through human effort alone will fail. He encourages believers to pray daily for cleansing from sin and fresh filling with the Holy Spirit, using it as a safeguard against spiritual leakage and the key to transformed living.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
December 12 | Daily Devotion | Having A Burden To Grow In Christ-Centeredness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 11, 2025 · 10m
Effective prayer requires both a deep, heartfelt burden and genuine faith. The speaker emphasizes that moving from a self-centered life to one centered on Christ is a lifelong journey, which is key to improving one's prayer life. By constantly seeking the Lord's guidance in all aspects of life, even mundane decisions, believers can develop greater authority in prayer and receive more answers from God.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
December 10 | Daily Devotion | Our Living God Answers Us, And He Is Not An Idol | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 9, 2025 · 12m
The speaker cautions against worshipping an 'idol-god,' arguing that this idol is any false object of devotion, including a Christ figure perceived as inactive. True worship requires acknowledging the living, risen Christ who hears and answers prayer, which is proven by the ability to discern God's voice through Scripture. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that unresolved sin or negative attitudes toward others can render one's perceived God an idol that fails to hear or act.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
December 4 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Was Heard Because Of His Godly Fear | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 3, 2025 · 12m
Jesus was tempted in every way that we are tempted—including lust, anger, and sickness—yet He never sinned. Drawing from Hebrews 4:15 and 5:7, Zac Poonen explains that Jesus overcame temptation through fervent prayer with loud crying and tears, and teaches that believers can experience the same victory by praying with equal earnestness and godly fear to be delivered from sin.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
December 2 | Daily Devotion | Our Heavenly Father Knows The Best For Us | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Dec 1, 2025 · 12m
The sermon emphasizes that God is a good Father who always gives good gifts to those who ask Him, comparing this to the certainty of receiving the Holy Spirit. The speaker uses the analogy of traffic lights to explain that God's answers to prayer can be 'no' (red light), 'wait' (orange light), or 'yes' (green light), and that even perceived denials serve a divine purpose. Furthermore, the message assures that God's grace is sufficient, even when physical healing is not granted, as seen in the example of Paul's thorn in the flesh.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
November 29 | Daily Devotion | A Father Who Provides For All Our Needs | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 11m
The speaker emphasizes that a Christian's ultimate reliance must be on God the Father, not on earthly systems like social security or wealth. He argues that the prayer, "Give us this day our daily bread," is a comprehensive request for all material necessities—food, shelter, and education—which points to a need for consistent work. Ultimately, the most crucial aspect of the Holy Spirit's gift is not speaking in tongues, but the deep, spontaneous knowledge and cry of knowing God as Father.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
November 27 | Daily Devotion | The Love Of Jesus Will Make Us Forgive Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 26, 2025 · 7m
Jesus teaches that unforgiveness blocks our prayers from reaching God and prevents Him from forgiving our own sins. To have an effective prayer life, we must first seek reconciliation with those we've hurt and forgive everyone who has hurt us, remembering that Christ forgave even those who crucified Him—the greatest sin ever committed.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
November 12 | Daily Devotion | A Life Of Inward Peace | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 11, 2025 · 10m
The speaker uses Isaiah 57:20 to illustrate that inner turmoil and lack of peace stem from unaddressed wickedness, such as unforgiveness or bitterness. He advises that true rest comes from accepting God's grace, contrasting this with the Old Testament example of David, who failed to forgive Shimei at the end of his life. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to find peace by resting in God, rather than being tossed by past hurts or fears.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
November 3 | Daily Devotion | God Wants Everything Good For His Children | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 2, 2025 · 12m
The message emphasizes that God desires only good for His children, urging believers to actively claim the blessings He has provided. Drawing from examples like Hannah's persistent prayer for Samuel, the speaker stresses that enduring trials requires not just faith, but also patience. Ultimately, believers must trust that God is sovereign, even through persecution, because He cares for every detail of our lives.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
November 2 | Daily Devotion | God Answers Persistent Prayers | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Nov 1, 2025 · 10m
The speaker uses the examples of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph from Genesis to illustrate that great blessings come through persistent prayer and unwavering faith, not fatalism. He emphasizes that simply accepting 'whatever will be' is not Christian faith; rather, one must actively pray and pursue God's will. The message concludes by encouraging the audience to embrace their role as God's intended blessing to others.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
November 1 | Daily Devotion | Faith And Patience Are Needed For Fulfillment Of Promises | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 31, 2025 · 11m
True fulfillment of God's promises requires not just faith, but also patience and perseverance. The speaker uses examples like Abraham waiting 25 years and the Israelites crossing the Red Sea to illustrate that divine promises require enduring wait times and resisting immediate gratification. He emphasizes that believers must actively challenge hindrances and persist in prayer, trusting that God will provide what is truly good for them.
1h 49mCFC Bangalore Live
26th October 2025 - Raising A Godly Family - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 26, 2025 · 1h 49m
Zac Poonen leads worship and encourages the congregation to focus on God's greatness and presence, emphasizing that coming into the Lord's presence and living in communion with God is humanity's greatest privilege. Through hymns and Scripture reflection, he calls believers to quiet their hearts from worldly distractions and give God their full attention and worship.
10mCFC Daily Devotions
October 22 | Daily Devotion | Desire To Know The Lord Personally | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 21, 2025 · 10m
The message emphasizes the profound promise of the New Covenant, which includes receiving the desire and ability to do God's will, and ultimately, knowing God personally. True knowledge of God goes beyond mere instruction, requiring a deep, intimate fellowship where one knows God's way of thinking, like a spouse knowing their husband. The speaker urges listeners to exercise their 'right' to know Christ face-to-face, viewing this deep spiritual knowing as a birthright.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
October 10 | Daily Devotion | Depend And Wait Upon The Lord To Direct Your Path | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Oct 9, 2025 · 9m
The central message emphasizes that for major life decisions, one must wait upon the Lord through extended prayer rather than relying on personal understanding. The speaker uses Jesus' selection of the twelve apostles as an example, noting that Jesus spent an entire night in prayer to ensure his choices were God's will. He advises listeners to emulate this by prioritizing listening to God over speaking our own desires in prayer.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
October 1 | Daily Devotion | The Security That Jesus Had | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 30, 2025 · 11m
The central message is that true security and spiritual life are found not in external sources like groups, jobs, or even other people, but in a deep, personal relationship with the Father. The speaker warns that relying on the church community or material security can lead to spiritual complacency, causing believers to neglect their direct relationship with God. He emphasizes that Jesus' life exemplified this security by always being connected to the Father, and believers must learn to pray directly to the Father.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
September 18 | Daily Devotion | Diligently Seeking And Taking Hold Of Eternal Life
Zac Poonen · Sep 17, 2025 · 11m
Eternal life is defined not as a long life, but as intimately knowing God the Father and Jesus Christ. The message emphasizes that this deep knowledge is achieved by diligently seeking God, comparing it to a 'God rush' rather than a physical gold rush. Ultimately, knowing God's plans for one's life—which are for welfare and hope—requires calling upon Him in prayer and searching for Him with all one's heart.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
September 16 | Daily Devotion | Being Conscious Of The Lord's Presence And Being Full Of Joy Always
Zac Poonen · Sep 15, 2025 · 11m
The message emphasizes the necessity of being constantly conscious of the Lord's presence in all aspects of life, comparing it to being aware of Jesus during singing. The speaker encourages viewers to develop this awareness through persistent practice in prayer and scripture reading. Ultimately, dwelling in God's presence is presented as the source of fullness of joy, which is superior to mere rejoicing.
20mCFC India
New-Covenant Fasting - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 15, 2025 · 20m
Jesus taught that when fasting, the focus should be on the inner attitude and motive, not the external action, unlike the old covenant. Fasting is presented as a response to a deep burden for God's name to be glorified, but it is also a valuable discipline that helps free us from the slavery of food and builds self-control. Ultimately, the ability to fast and pray effectively is linked to having sufficient faith, as demonstrated by Jesus's power over the demons in Matthew 17.
13mCFC Daily Devotions
September 14 | Daily Devotion | Lay Hold Of God For Deliverance From Sin | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 13, 2025 · 13m
The message emphasizes that receiving God's blessings and the Holy Spirit requires persistent, persistent seeking, much like the widow who pleaded with the judge day and night. The speaker contrasts this persistent faith with complacency, warning that spiritual stagnation or defeat by sin renders one vulnerable. Ultimately, the core message is to actively and persistently hold onto God for deliverance and divine intervention in all areas of life.
10mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - God Will Never Let You Down but Will Help You
Zac Poonen · Sep 9, 2025 · 10m
Zac Poonen encourages believers to trust God's faithfulness by remembering past miracles and ebenezers—God's markers of help. He teaches that when facing trials, we should record God's interventions, meditate on Scripture and hymns about God's constancy, and follow Jehoshaphat's example of turning from fear toward prayer and God's will, declaring our helplessness while keeping our eyes fixed on the Lord.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
September 6 | Daily Devotion | Total Giving To God | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Sep 5, 2025 · 11m
The sermon emphasizes that many biblical promises, including provision for earthly needs, are conditional. True fulfillment requires seeking God's kingdom and righteousness first, which involves a complete surrender of all one's life, not just a percentage. The speaker draws parallels from Jesus' humility in Philippians 2 and his prayer in John 17, urging listeners to give everything to God rather than holding back any part of their plans or possessions.